The Stories Behind Christmas Traditions

1) What did evegreen trees represent to pagans?

• Happiness

• Love

• Life

• Cold, hard winter

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2) Who was the first to introduce the custom of bringing a Christmas tree indoors?

• King George III.

• Queen Charlotte

• Queen Victoria

• Prince Albert

3) Where did St Nicholas live?

• In Turkey

• In Latvia

• In Germany

• In the UK

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4) What did children in the Netherlands put out at Christmas?

• Baskets

• Boxes

• Trousers

• Clogs

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5) How do they call December 26th in the UK?

• Christmas Day

• Boxing Day

• St Nicholas Day

• Black Friday

6) Why did servants use to have a day off on December 26th?

• Because their masters didn't need their help.

• Because they were tired.

• Because they went to church.

• Because they had to work on Christmas Day.

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7) What else did servants get from their masters on Boxing day?

• Gifts or money

• Mistletoe

• Turkey leftovers

• Christmas cards

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8) Why did pagan druids connect mistletoe with life and fertility?

• Because it has got berries.

• Because people kiss under it.

• Because it stays green through the winter.

• Because it was popular in the 18th century.

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